For Gentrified Love Part 4, Theo Parrish expands on a track from Part 2 of the series, Leave The Funk To Us. The original is a breezy 4 4 outing w jazz-funk keys and slick low-end work; the full mix version on here expands further w added layers and contributions from Amp Fiddler, John, Douglas…
One of the toughest records to track down from Parrish’s early Sound Signature catalogue and also one of the best. “Music” is the kind of track that Parrish seems to have patented- spare and deliberate downtempo house whose distinct minimal elements (a hi-hat, a keyboard sample, murky voices singing “music I love”) exist in a…
Another one from the vaults repressed! Theo Parrish originally dropped this joint (SS#18 if you re keeping count) back in 2003 and it s high time for a reissue. Friendly Children is a one-of-a-kind vibe setter with that serene sample of joyful kids (snagged from Gichy Dan) over a raw 4 4 beat. On the…
Early Sound Signature bomb repressed! Originally released in 1998 as SS004, Pieces Of A Paradox contains two essential Theo cuts – the timeless, low slung groove of Ebonics and the off-kilter Dusty Cabinets – a track that showcases Mr. Parrish s raw and loose beatdown style (and the fact he isn t quantization to make a killer…
Detroit heat repressed! Ya ll already know how Theo Parrish gets down. Deep Motor City flavors circa 2001 still sound so fresh almost 15 years later. Peep the seductive grooves of You Forgot, with the nasty beat down sound of Dirt Rhodes on the flip. Quality as always from Sound Signature! music label: Sound Signature 2001 2015 reviewed…
Tim Toh makes his debut on City Fly Records with the gorgeous Endorphinmachine EP. The Berlin-based producer has been making moves in the scene with previous releases on Philpot, Ornaments, and Mild Pitch, and this one is just as puts him in the great company of the City Fly roster including Andres, Fred P, and…
It s remix time! The biggest tracks from Todd Terje s impeccable debut get the remix from an all-star set of producers. French DJ producer extraordinaire Pepe Bradock takes the helm for side A with TWO remixes in his signature deep and eclectic style. Check Bradock s take on Inspector Norse that trades in cheeky synth…
Rare Ron Hardy versions from the Trax vaults! Chicago DJ legend Ron Hardy leant his magic touch to classic Chicago house gems which pretty much stayed hidden deep in the vaults…. until now. The inaugural volume of From The Vaults and includes Ron s rare edit versions of two Frankie Knuckles classics – Bad Boy and Baby Wants…
Rare Ron Hardy versions from the Trax vaults! Chicago DJ legend Ron Hardy leant his magic touch to classic Chicago house gems which pretty much stayed hidden deep in the vaults…. until now. This is volume 2 of From The Vaults and includes Ron s edit version of Jamie Principle s Waiting On My Angel…
Jack the house. Trax kicks off their new reissue series with Chicago Trax Volume 1! The series promises to dig deeper in the vaults than ever before to archive more lost tracks from the legendary Chicago label. The debut volume kicks off with Le Noiz (aka Jesse Saunders) pumping 1985 groove I m Scared that kills it…
Another round of Chicago house rarities from Trax! For volume 2 of their Chicago Trax series, the legendary label digs deep in the vaults once again for some more house heat. This one kicks off with the Fresh s Dum Dum Part 2, a classic house groove with a killer bassline and jackin claps to spare. Up next, Rude Boy…
In demand deep disco burners from Velvet Season & The Hearts Of Gold. The duo of Gerry Rooney & Joel Martin (aka VS&THG) create incredibly eclectic disco music that sound like some obscure vintage 12 you would hear Mancuso drop at the Loft. I don t know how they do it, but I m just glad they do! Check the awesome Limitless…
Late night burners from Velvet Season & The Hearts Of Gold. After killing it on the cosmic disco tip on their previous 12 s, the duo of Gerry Rooney & Joel Martin show their versatility here by switching to deep house and peak time disco territory. Check the tough, stripped down sound of Witchdoctor Love that epitomizes…
Fourth release from Berlin s always dependable Workshop imprint. Deep and chuggy house is the MO for this installment, and it comes in the form of three tracks that each come at it from a different angle. Move D takes the most direct approach on the A side, all funk samples and Detroit vibes. We…
DJ Fett Burger and SVN return as XI for another minimalist acid freakout. This is the duo s second release for the highly collectible Sex Tags Mania imprint, following their sought-after 2009 debut (also titled Untitled ) and once again they come through with a sound all their own. Check the introspective acid on V, while VI offers addictive…